By providing personalized services, we are able to create a program or design ongoing services for every one of our artists’ unique needs.

why kca is different

Karen Cubides Agency is bringing game-changing consultancy to musicians worldwide so that they have the resources and the confidence to reach their career goals and transform their lives.

Our targeted approach allows us to tailor our programs directly to our artists’ needs while also creating a meaningful, lasting relationship for ongoing support and connection.

Let’s work together

• We believe that we are truly better together. We take pride in creating a community of artists who aren’t just great musicians, but great people. 

• We are passionate about wellness and know that a healthy body and mind leads to a greater musician. 

• We strive for excellence, which oftentimes means taking the path less traveled. We are dedicated to redefining the music business by refusing to do things the way they’ve always been done.

As a musician herself, Karen Cubides knows what it takes to make a career out of talent. And, she can be credited for changing the career path of many, now well-known, musicians.

Karen Cubides is the passionate and engaging founder and CEO of the Karen Cubides Agency based in Nashville, Tennessee. Her holistic approach to coaching her clients allows her to serve a wide range of well-established musicians and young professionals alike in unique and personal ways. Through her intimate understanding of the relationship between personal growth and professional achievement, Karen builds up the individual, the artist, and the professional within each of her clients as they master goal-setting, lifestyle balance, and the nuances of our evolving industry. Her commitment, care, and creativity have connected her with incredible individuals and organizations across the world. 

Karen founded her agency early in her career out of her empathy for the people she worked with and admired. She firmly believes that musicians do not have to choose between promising careers and fulfilling personal lives. Her compassion has driven her time and again to better herself and her agency to bring out the best in each of her clients, both personally and professionally. By understanding and assessing the whole individual and not the performer exclusively, her clients continue to thrive in their creative passions and In their personal relationships. Karen has had the privilege of working with musicians of all backgrounds, from bird land to broadway and from the Philharmonic to the Blair School of Music. 

As CEO of KCA and as an avid educator, Karen is a frequent lecturer on arts marketing and branding, appearing at the New England Conservatory, the Colburn School, the Curtis Institute of Music, Vanderbilt University, and Boston Conservatory, among other institutions. One of her greatest passions is serving young professionals as they navigate the tumultuous transition from student musician to professional artist. Karen created the Emerging Artists Program within KCA to meet this end. Her unique program allows these musicians to access mentorship, resources, and a thriving community of like-minded creatives. As such, the transition is much more tangible and attainable, and these young professionals can easily tap into the guidance they need. 

Karen is also the founder and host of The Musician’s Guide to being Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise. This podcast Interviews cutting edge, deeply personal, and wonderfully insightful professionals In the music world and serves as a platform and resource for musicians of all levels. Featured guests on the podcast include Jennifer Wharton, Christian Griego, Jeremy Wilson, Demondrae Thurman, Roxy Coss, and more. 

Karen resides in Nashville, Tennessee with her brilliant, husband Nick Laufer, her wonderful baby Theo James, and their rescue dogs, Aldo and Reina. 

Whether it’s launching an artist’s website or supporting them with first-class customer care, we will go above and beyond to make sure our artists have the education and resources they need to achieve their goals.

Community and collaboration are at the core of who we are and why we exist — KCA is a place of belonging where everyone is always welcome.

Over the years, we’ve created community of like-minded artists who are passionate about music. Our team works with musicians all over who are looking to elevate their careers, improve their wellbeing, and hone their craft.

We created our agency to helping aspiring artists overcome the preconceived notions surrounding professional musicians —and our clients enjoy working with a team that knows the ins and outs of the music industry. In everything we do, we make sure to provide each of our artists with next-level service and support.